Crime Rate in Bransty: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bransty

The total recorded crimes in Bransty, Copeland, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bransty crime rate of 2.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bransty, encompassing approximately 3,417 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bransty Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Close with total crimes: 2
  • Whitehaven with total crimes: 2
  • Ladypit Terrace with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bransty?

To understand the safety of Bransty, we need to analyze Bransty crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Bransty demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Copeland average, with 176 crimes compared to 550.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bransty recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

    • In 2023, Bransty had fewer crimes than the Copeland average, with 150 crimes compared to 441. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bransty recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Copeland, Bransty has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bransty Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bransty has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 12th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Bransty crimes were 176. The crime rate of Bransty in 2024 was 51.50 (year) or 4.29 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bransty were around 150 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.89 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Copeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bransty)CrimesRank (Bransty)CrimesRank (Bransty)
Kells and Sandwith120 11,652 11,219 1
Cleator Moor East and Frizington74 21,312 2882 2
Egremont59 4643 3649 3
Mirehouse61 3415 6355 6
Cleator Moor West37 6477 5482 4
Hillcrest and Hensingham39 5520 4441 5
Millom22 9335 8289 7
Gosforth34 7385 7265 8
Egremont North and St Bees24 8247 10256 9
Howgate16 10291 9176 10
Millom Without16 11151 12128 12

Bransty Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Bransty in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bransty postcode area is presented below.

1. The Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Whitehaven (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ladypit Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. York Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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